Somfy, the world’s largest manufacturer of motors for interior window coverings and exterior solar protections, is proud to honor its Partnerships Business Development Manager, Maryellen Oswald, as one of the 2024 WiCT Legacy Award honorees.
Women in Consumer Technology (WiCT), is an organization focused on empowering women, and supporting the advancement of their careers in the consumer technology industry. The organization hosts its annual awards honoring women who are leading the way for other aspiring women in the consumer technology industry. The annual event was hosted at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, NV on January 9th, 2024.
Honored alongside five other women, Maryellen Oswald is the Partnerships Business Development Manager at Somfy North America, with more than 25 years of experience in the consumer technology industry. Prior to this, Maryellen was also awarded the Most Powerful Women in Consumer Technology in 2020, a prestigious industry award voted by peers for her work in launching Connected Design magazine and mentoring women in the industry.
“We are thrilled for Maryellen to be honored by WiCT, it is well deserved. Through her role with Somfy, Connected Design Magazine and her education in interior design, she has a thorough understanding of how technology such as Somfy’s seamlessly integrates into living spaces and provides benefits to end users and other stakeholders within the connected space. Her dedication, experience in design, extensive knowledge in consumer technology and support for women in the industry are all great assets to our team and customers alike,” said Ty Saville, VP of Commercial Specification, Partnerships and Lobbying at Somfy North America.
Maryellen Oswald, Partnerships Business Development Manager at Somfy North America added, “It is an honor to be awarded by the WiCT along with the other inspiring honorees in the 2024 Legacy Class. I am proud to be part of a group of individuals who are focused on supporting the advancement of women in consumer technology. At Somfy, I am able to bring my experience and knowledge of interior integrations to the forefront to grow partnerships and support custom integrations.”
About Somfy Systems Inc.
Somfy has been improving everyday life for more than 270 million people by designing and manufacturing intelligent motorization solutions for interior window coverings and exterior solar protections. Somfy innovates to automate and connect shades, blinds, draperies, awnings, rolling shutters, exterior screens & pergolas for commercial and residential buildings in 58 countries across the globe. With 200+ million motors produced over the last half-century, Somfy is committed to creating reliable and sustainable solutions that promote the best way of living and well-being for all. For more information, visit http://www.somfysystems.com.
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